Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Counselling Registration Deadline Extended to July 30 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the registration deadline for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling, with the new last date set for July 30, 2026, on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA. The previous deadline for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling registration was 24 July 2026. While registering for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling, students will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 500-5,500 (based on category). This extension allows eligible NEET UG-qualified candidates additional time to complete their applications for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses for the 2026-27 academic session.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Important Dates and Schedule

Candidates can refer to the revised Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling schedule announced by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET (UG) – 2026) on May 3, 2026, with a re-examination held on June 21, 2026. The KEA will activate the NEET roll number linking facility in due course, allowing candidates to connect their NEET UG 2026 scores with their state counselling application.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Eligibility and Affected Candidates

The revised registration window is meant for NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who have not yet registered with the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and wish to participate in the state counselling process. This extension provides additional time for these eligible NEET UG-qualified candidates to complete their application process for the 2026-27 academic session.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) emphasized that the extension ensures no eligible candidate misses the opportunity to participate in the state counselling process.

How to Apply for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Counselling?

Eligible candidates who wish to apply for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling can follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA.
2. Click on the “UGNEET 2026 Online Application” link.
3. Register by providing the necessary details, including NEET UG 2026 roll number and other personal information.
4. Fill out the application form with academic qualifications and other required data.
5. Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents, including Class 12 scores.
6. Pay the application fee online as per the respective category.
7. Review the application form carefully and submit it.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Application Fees and Document Verification

The application fees for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling vary based on the candidate’s category. Candidates must pay the applicable fee online to complete their registration.

For document verification, non-Karnataka candidates registering online may not need to attend offline document verification if they successfully upload their Class 12 scores. However, candidates falling under OCI, PIO, NRI, foreign students, and those applying for specific minority or St. John’s Medical College quotas must attend offline document verification at the KEA office in Bengaluru.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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